It is awarded to the top 10% of the graduating class. They are graded on tests, speeches and essays as well as being selected by their classmates
The Levitow award is the pinnacle of achievement for Enlisted Professional Military Education (PME) in the USAF. It is awarded to the top graduate at each level of PME; Airman Leadership School (ALS), Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership School (NCOLS), Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) and Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy(SNCOA). There is only one winner in each class. There is, however a Distinguished Graduate award presented to the top 10% of the class, not including the top overall graduate.
Distinguished Constructor Award was created in 1998.
Commonwealth Award of Distinguished Service was created in 1979.
Kempe Award for Distinguished Ecologists was created in 1994.
Walter Camp Distinguished American Award was created in 1978.
Navy Distinguished Public Service Award was created in 1951.
National Football Foundation Distinguished American Award was created in 1966.
Distinguished Alumnus Award, Marquette University, 2001
Distinguished Service Cross, followed by Distinguished Service Medal
Distinguished Leadership Award, Rocky Mountain Electrical League, 2000.
You don't really graduate, but I'm pretty sure you get an award.
Technology and Management Distinguished Service Award, University of Arizona, 2001.